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Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.1 (45)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD

Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 48 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Armed Forces Medical College and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Dr. Shivshanker, completed a residency at Grace Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shivshanker an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Shivshanker works at Houston Digestive Diseases Cnsl in Houston, TX with other offices in Jersey Village, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Chronic Gastritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shivshanker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants
    7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 840, Houston, TX 77074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 777-2555
  2. 2
    Center for Digestive and Liver Diseases
    20320 Northwest Fwy Ste 400, Jersey Village, TX 77065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 469-1536
  3. 3
    Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants
    1631 North Loop W Ste 510, Houston, TX 77008 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 777-2555
  4. 4
    Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Southwest Llp
    7789 Southwest Fwy Ste 200, Houston, TX 77074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 343-3100

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

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Esophagitis
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Chronic Gastritis
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Chronic Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis B
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cachexia
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Pylorospasm
Rectal Ulcer
Rhabdomyolysis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.1
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    Based on 45 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (16)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 48 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1982699682
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Grace Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Armed Forces Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shivshanker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Shivshanker has seen patients for Esophagitis, Reflux Esophagitis and Chronic Gastritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shivshanker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    45 patients have reviewed Dr. Shivshanker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shivshanker.

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